2005 Cadillac CTS-V

The CarCody take

The 2005 Cadillac CTS-V is a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. Its EPA figures are 13 MPG city, 21 MPG highway, and 16 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $5,150, with tailpipe emissions of 555.44 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-drive midsize car with a V8 and manual gearbox Owners who can budget for high gasoline costs

What it is

The CTS-V is Cadillac's 2005 midsize car in the CTS family. It uses rear-wheel drive, gasoline, a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission.

Its defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined. That number blends the 13 MPG city rating with the 21 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

Expect 13 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 16 MPG.

Tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $5,150. That figure reflects the car's 16 MPG combined rating and gasoline powertrain.

How it compares

On a combined-MPG chart, the CTS-V is represented by 16 MPG. Its 13 city and 21 highway figures show how the same car's fuel use changes with driving conditions.

The car falls in the midsize-car class. Use the combined number for a broad comparison, then check the city or highway figure against cars you drive alongside it.

Who it suits

This CTS-V suits a driver who wants a midsize car with rear-wheel drive, a V8 engine, and a manual gearbox.

It makes the most sense when the driver accepts a $5,150 EPA annual fuel cost in exchange for that powertrain layout.

Trade-offs

The 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive come with a 16 MPG combined rating and high annual fuel cost.

Highway mileage reaches 21 MPG, but city driving drops to 13 MPG. The six-speed manual also defines how the car is driven.

Verdict

Choose the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V if its rear-drive layout, eight-cylinder engine, and manual transmission matter more than fuel spending. The EPA numbers point to a car that uses considerably more gasoline in town than on the highway, with 16 MPG combined overall. An annual fuel cost of $5,150 makes the running budget a central part of ownership. For buyers focused on lower fuel use, this CTS-V's 13 city MPG is the number to weigh first.